WHO WE ARE

About PIPLA

The Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) is a longstanding professional organization composed of intellectual property attorneys, practitioners, and law student affiliates, primarily serving the Greater Philadelphia region. PIPLA is dedicated to fostering the development, understanding, and practice of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Through regular meetings, sponsored continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities, networking events, and the submission of amicus briefs, PIPLA provides a platform for meaningful dialogue, legal scholarship, and professional growth. The organization also supports mentorship and student engagement, helping to cultivate the next generation of IP law professionals.

Founded in 1923, PIPLA is one of the oldest intellectual property law associations in the United States. Since its inception, it has remained committed to promoting the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and collegiality within the IP law community. Today, PIPLA continues to serve as a vital resource and advocate for those who protect and advance innovation, creativity, and intellectual property rights.

Meet the Officers

John Bollinger

President

Volpe Koenig

30 South 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 255-9144
Fax (215) 568-6499


jbollinger@vklaw.com

Allison Tramontana

President-Elect

Caesar Rivise

1635 Market Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 567-2010
Fax (215) 751-1142


awhite@crbcp.com

Patrick S. Griffin

Vice-President

Volpe Koenig

30 South 17th Street, 18th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 255-9125
Fax (215) 568-6499
pgriffin@vklaw.com

Ava Lutz

Secretary

Panitch Schwarze

Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 2800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (302)-394-6022
Fax (215) 965-1331

Phillip D. Wolfe

Treasurer

Morgan Lewis

2222 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 963-5454
Fax (215) 963-5001

Board of Governors

EDWARD T. LA BARR
(2024-2026)

JOSHUA D. SCHMID
(2024-2026)

MICHAEL BARBOUN
(2025-2027)

WILLIAM P.W. KEHOE
(2025-2027)

EVAN MUCHA
(2025-2027)

ANDREW J. KOOPMAN
(PAST PRESIDENT)